Continuing Medical Education

UF CME works with UF College of Medicine departments to identify educational opportunities, and to design, implement, and evaluate professional development programs.

Apply for CME Planning an event and want to offer CME Credit? Fill out our CME Application to apply for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit for your program.

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Conference Planning UF CME’s Conference Planning Services allow College of Medicine Departments to focus on the content of their program and leave the logistics to our professional staff.

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Need to Renew? Access courses in Medical Error Prevention, Prescribing Controlled Substances, Domestic Violence, HIV, and DEA Opioid Education to help meet your Florida Board of Medicine licensure renewal needs.

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Required Courses for License Renewal | Opioid Education Requirements

DEA License Renewal

8 Hours – Substance Use Disorders Training

The MATE Act requires new or renewing DEA licensees, as of June 27, 2023, to have completed a total of at least 8 hours of training on opioid or other substance use disorders and the appropriate treatment of pain in order to obtain a new DEA license or renew their current DEA license.

This is a one time education requirement for renewals after June 27, 2023.

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FLORIDA LICENSE RENEWAL

2 Hours – Controlled Substance Prescribing

Physicians have a critical role to play in prescribing controlled substances with care and to use evidence-based guidelines.

The following course is approved by the Florida Board of Medicine to fulfill the Controlled Substance Prescribing Course renewal requirements outlined in section 456.0301

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REQUIRED COURSES FOR LICENSE RENEWAL | FLORIDA BOARD OF MEDICINE

REQUIRED FOR FLORIDA LICENSE RENEWAL

Medical Error Prevention

Required number of hours: 2
Click the link below and scroll down to
“Medical Error Prevention for Physicians and Physician Assistants: Parts 1 & 2

REQUIRED FOR FLORIDA LICENSE RENEWAL

Domestic Violence

Required number of hours: 2
Click the link below and scroll down to “Domestic Violence: A Primer for Florida Healthcare Providers

REQUIRED FOR FLORIDA LICENSE RENEWAL

HIV Update

Required number of hours: 1
Click the link above and scroll down to “HIV Issues for Florida Health Care Providers”

FLORIDA BOARD OF MEDICINE

Online Educational Courses for Recertification

Access courses to keep you current in medical malpractice, intimate partner violence, and patient safety-related issues that will help meet your licensure renewal needs.

SELF INSURANCE PROGRAMS

Upcoming cme events

February 24, 2024

Women and Heart Disease: The Current Landscape

Women and Heart Disease Symposium brings together experts to present cutting edge scientific insight on cardiovascular care in women. This program caters to community practitioners, internists, cardiologists and trainees. Join us in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL!

Women & Heart Disease 2024

March 11-15, 2024

Spring Anesthesia Ski Summit

Save the Date! The UF 2024 Spring Anesthesia Ski Summit is a combined ski and learn meeting for anesthesiologists. The conference will feature morning and evening lectures, allowing attendees to enjoy the ski slopes from open to close. Join us in Vail, CO!

Spring Anesthesia Ski Summit 2024

March 21-23, 2024

PA Board Review Course 2024

Join us for a 3-day comprehensive review that will prepare Physician Assistants for the PANRE and PA students for the PANCE exam! The course will take place in-person AND will be livestreamed! Conference organizers plan to apply for AAPA Category 1 CME credits from the AAPA Review Panel.

PA Board Review

March 22, 2024

Primary Care Innovations

Now in its 7th year, the Primary Care Innovations Conference offers a venue to learn, connect, and collaborate with health professionals working to improve primary care throughout Florida and the Southeast. Together, we can innovate and make primary care better.

PCI 2024

April 6, 2024

Stroke Conference

The 11th Annual Stroke Conference will focus on science, technology and practical applications in order to equip participants with the tools needed to deliver high quality, evidence-based, patient centered stroke care. 

Stroke Conference

April 22-24, 2024

AI4Health 2024

Save the Date! The University of Florida’s second annual AI4Health: Improving Health through Artificial Intelligence will explore how AI-enabled discoveries will change clinical practice and improve patients’ health. Join us in Orlando, FL!

AI4Health 2024

April 20, 2024

Obesity as a Chronic Disease

Join us for a morning Breakfast workshop on Obesity as a Chronic Disease: Practicing What We Preach to Overcome Stigma and Inspire Change at Hotel Eleo on Saturday, April 20th! Pre-registration is required. Join us in Gainesville, FL!

Peerview Obesity as a Chronic disease

May 31 – June 1, 2024

Ultrasound in OBGYN

Save the Date! Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology: Innovative Practice for Advancing Health is a two-day course designed for all sonologists who use ultrasound for screening and diagnosis in a clinical practice setting, including physicians, fellows, residents, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurse midwives, nurses and sonographers. Join us in Gainesville, FL!

Ultrasound in OBGYN 2024

July 18-21, 2024

Heart Failure Management

Heart Failure Management 2024 is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the current strategies for the treatment of heart failure. Course faculty will review cutting-edge approaches to diagnosis and classification and provide techniques and tips for the pharmacological and device management of heart failure. Join us in Amelia Island, FL!

Heart Failure Management 2024

July 27, 2024

Update in Liver & GI

The 18th Annual Update in Liver & Gastrointestinal Diseases will present the latest data and treatment options in gastroenterology and hepatology. Join us in Clearwater, FL!

Liver and GI

Conference Planning Services

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Ready to secure Conference Planning Services for your event or would like more information? Fill out our Conference Planning Quote form to connect with our Conference Manager.

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FEATURED ONLINE LEARNING

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iHeart Educational Modules

Online modules that are part of a heart failure education and quality improvement project developed by UF Health, focused on improving heart failure across a continuum.

Med Ed Cast

UF Health MedEd Cast

The official podcast of UF Health, the UF Health MedEd Cast provides engaging insight on today’s trending health care topics. Earn CME credits while learning about clinical issues and research advances from experts at UF Health Shands Hospital, part of one of the nation’s top academic health centers.